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Suriname & Other True Red Tail Boas As Pets

Suriname & Other True Red Tail Boas As Pets

When people talk about boa constrictors and their many different localities and morphs the first topic seems to be the difference between true red tail boas and boas in general. Most people can agree that boas are categorized as true red tails, ...

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What Are The Best Reptile Pets For Handling

What Are The Best Reptile Pets For Handling

It should come as no surprise that the top four most produced reptiles in the world also happen to be the best reptile pets for handling. They are comprised of two snakes and two lizards and even though they originate from the four corners of ...

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The common red foot tortoise and its growing list of morphs

The common red foot tortoise and its growing list of morphs

One of the more common species of reptiles for sale on the market is the red foot tortoise of South America. These long-lived and colorful reptiles are found in a number of countries including Guyana, Suriname, Brazil, Colombia and Bolivia. They ...

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When Is the Best Time of the Year for Buying Pet Reptiles

When Is the Best Time of the Year for Buying Pet Reptiles

People are buying and keeping pet reptiles at a higher rate than ever before and as you begin the process of selecting and obtaining your new reptile pet it is important to remember that right now is the best time of the year if you are in the ...

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The Many Ways to Make a Black Eyed Lucy Ball Python

The Many Ways to Make a Black Eyed Lucy Ball Python

Much like the blue eyed leucistic complex and the many different ways of making one, there are a few different genes associated with the black eyed lucy ball python complex. Whether you are looking into making a white snake or a brightly colored ...

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Panther Chameleons as Pets & Their Care

Panther Chameleons as Pets & Their Care

Some of the more desired and more beautiful of the pet lizards for sale are panther chameleons. These gentle creatures are undoubtedly one of the nicest looking lizards in the world and can be seen in popular movies and commercials selling ...

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Are Mystic Potion Ball Pythons And Purple Passions Really BELs?

Are Mystic Potion Ball Pythons And Purple Passions Really BELs?

The Wikipedia definition for leucism is a condition in which there is a partial loss of pigmentation caused by a reduction in multiple types of pigment. If we follow this definition then it is perfectly acceptable to consider the purple colored ...

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Hog Nose Snakes as Pets and Their Various Morphs

Hog Nose Snakes as Pets and Their Various Morphs

There are a few different colubrids from the unites states and abroad that are considered hog nose snakes even though they vary greatly in size, color, pattern and diet. They get their common name and their scientific name (Heterodon nascicus) ...

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Finding a Smaller Large Pet Snake in Central American Boas

Finding a Smaller Large Pet Snake in Central American Boas

Many new herpers start with the common corn snake or the ever-popular baby ball python because size is a main concern when deciding on what reptile pet to purchase. The boa constrictor was one of the original pet snakes before the industry grew ...

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2016 Daytona Reptile Show Wrap Up

2016 Daytona Reptile Show Wrap Up

Another Daytona Reptile show has come and gone in the blink of an eye and like the past twenty five years it all happened way too fast. This year caught us in a real bad position with less than twenty five minutes to set up five tables of ...

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